Employment

Scare Tactics - Season 3 (SciFi / Hallock Healey Entertainment)

Technical Coordinator

Las Vegas, NV

January 2008 - Present

• Researched and purchased $30k of production/support gear including: specialty cameras (robotic, pinhole, etc), wireless microphones/IFBs, multi-track digital audio hard/software, lighting
• Performed regular maintenance on all cameras and production systems and coordinated the repair of any damaged equipment
• Installed production office network and provided general IT support for cast & crew

Caught in the Action - Pilot (Spike / Hallock Healey Entertainment)

Technical Coordinator

Las Vegas, NV

April 2008

• Provided setup and logistical support for the tech department (camera, sound, lighting, IT) of a 10-14 position hidden camera show

Ultimate Green Machines - Pilot (EcoManiacal Productions)

Technical/IT Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA

August 2007 - January 2008

• Designed and implemented a range of production systems for a eco-friendly car show including:
  • 20tb, 5 seat xSAN & Final Cut Pro based post production facility
  • Four camera wireless monitoring system with a custom ATA complaint case
  • Display network powered by 50” plasma TVs & Mac Minis for sponsor logos & host segments
• Led initial development of the corporate web strategy including:
  • Coordination with Flux & Heavy.com to create branded social networks and video players
  • Blueprints for corporate & subsidiary websites
  • Research and acquisition of 75+ domain names
  • Provided helpdesk services to 30+ employees & administered in-house data networks & systems

Freelance Sports Crew (ABC, CBS, TBS, Fox Sport Net, etc)

Production Assistant / Utility

Pullman, WA

October 2002 - May 2007

• Past events include: 2007 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, WSU Football, U of I Football, WSU Men’s Basketball, and WSU Women’s Basketball
• Assisted crew with pre-production, including camera setup, field cabling and audio
• Operated RF parabolic microphone or camera cart during production

Educational Experiences

Cable 8 Productions

President and General Manager

Pullman, WA

May 2005 - May 2006

• Led pre-design work for a $2.4 million student television studio overhaul, including facility renovation, lighting upgrades and new HD production systems
• Increased annual operating revenue by 43%
• Doubled student involvement and production: from five shows to nine, plus special projects
• Supervised hiring and management of more than 50 directors, producers, and station staff

Director, Video Assist

Pullman, WA

March 2005 - May 2006

• Coordinated and directed multi-camera video assists for various national and local events
• Past shows include: Bill Engvall, The Beach Boys, Washington State FFA Convention, The Edward R. Murrow Symposium featuring Tom Brokaw, etc.

Vice-President of Television

Pullman, WA

May 2004 - May 2005

• Researched and purchased $150,000 of studio and field production equipment upgrades
• Supervised production of five regularly scheduled shows and numerous special projects
• Led development of revamped field production department

KQUP (UPN) - Equity Broadcasting

Technical Director: Face to Face

Pullman, WA

November 2004 - May 2006

• Supervised studio production and post-production of monthly community affairs show
• Ensured final program was free of technical errors and shipped to broadcast center on time

Sony Electronics Inc.

NAB Exhibition Booth Internship

Las Vegas, NV

April, 2005 & 2006

• Demonstrated Sony audio / video broadcast equipment to convention attendees

Relevant Skills

Employment

Student Computing Services

Employee Development Coordinator

Pullman, WA

July 2006 - Present

• Designed & implemented a new employee training & certification program for approximately 40 students each semester and a continuing education program for all other employees

HelpDesk Technician

Pullman, WA

August 2002 - July 2006

• Implemented programs to efficiently connect 5,000+ students to the university-wide network during the first two weeks of each school year
• Managed call-center with a peak volume of 10,000 calls a month
• Provided phone, e-mail, and walk-in support for WSU e-learning resources including: webCT, Sharepoint, Oracle based portal, Exchange email, etc.
• Troubleshoot student computers with network, virus, and bandwidth issues

Alive! Lab Coordinator

Pullman, WA

Summers: 2003-2006

• Worked with Alive! Program Director to set appropriate staffing levels and lab hours during WSU's summer orientation sessions
• Maintained lab technology including nightly reimaging of all desktops and troubleshooting as needed
• Designed and presented a 30min information session covering how to get connected, where to get support and about the various e-learning resources

Educational Experiences

Cable 8 Productions

Student Engineer

Pullman, WA

May 2003 - May 2006

• Designed & deployed a Microsoft Sharepoint based crew site including: a purchasing workflow, key checkout system, station document repository, and a central contact/messaging system
• Led renovation of student editing suites including facility improvements, deployment of PC & Mac based editing systems, and connection to 6.8TB shared storage system
• Administered Active Directory based group policies and user permissions

Relevant Skills

Employment

Office of Marketing Communication (WSU)

Web Video Director / Editor

Pullman, WA

November 2006 - July 2007

• Created a series of Flash based recruitment videos e-mailed to approximately 150,000 high achieving prospective students throughout the country
• Directed several video elements for electronic newsletters and university events, including a tribute
  from the WSU Foundation to retiring President V. Lane Rawlins
• Recommended $15,000 of new production equipment including: HDV camcorder, editor, & more

Student Computing Services

Project Manager: Connected Magazine

Pullman, WA

May 2007 - August 2007

• Led a team to write, design, and publish a 24 page magazine (mixed full / spot color) with technology articles and details about how to get connected to the WSU network
• This magazine was distributed to 7,000 incoming and returning students

Graphic Artist

Pullman, WA

May 2006 - August 2007

• Designed and implemented a set of branded promotional handouts, banners, screensavers, display boards, and other various signage for the summer Alive! Orientation Program
• Wrote, designed and presented a Keynote based slideshow about available technology services

Educational Experiences

Web Team - Murrow School of Communication

Designer & Video Director

Pullman, WA

October 2006 - August 2007

• Redesigned the homepage & master template with updated branding via centrally managed CSS
• Designed & deployed Macromedia Flash slide shows and video content throughout the site
• Produced, shot, and edited interviews with alumni who are “Living the Murrow Legacy”

Relevant Skills

Education

Edward R. Murrow School of Communication

Washington State University

Pullman, WA

June, 2007

• Major in Broadcast Production, with a minor in Digital Technology & Culture
• Relevant Coursework: Studio & Field Production, Advanced Reporting & Documentary, Sound Recording Technology, Time-Based Media (Sound), Marketing 360, etc

Leadership

Open Student Television Network

Student Steering Committee Member

Pullman, WA

October 2005 - May 2006

• Provided insight and direction for internet2 based television content distribution system
• Lead WSU implementation of portal-based viewer and content upload system

Edward R. Murrow Symposium

Student Board Founding Co-Chair

Pullman, WA

January 2003 - April 2005

• Coordinated 50+ volunteers performing various support tasks
• Developed several video promos, slide shows and various event multi-media

Awards

• The President’s Award (Excellence in Leadership): Washington State University, 2006
• Woodin Family New Technologies Scholarship: The Murrow School of Communication, 2006
• Broadcasting Scholarship: Washington State Association of Broadcasters, 2006
• Student of the Year: Associated Students of Washington State University, 2004-2005 Academic
• Student of the Month: Associated Students of Washington State University, February 2005
  
• Elsa Camancho Award (Most Involved): Cable 8 Productions, Spring 2004
  
• Mortar Board: Washington State University, Spring 2003
  
• Outstanding Freshman Scholar: Washington State University, Fall 2002

References

• Available upon request